How To Fix UJCTRL_EXCEPTION131 - Selecting parent member for dimension &1 is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJCTRL_EXCEPTION - BPC: control exception message class

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Selecting parent member for dimension &1 is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJCTRL_EXCEPTION131 - Selecting parent member for dimension &1 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message UJCTRL_EXCEPTION131 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when there is an issue with selecting a parent member for a dimension. This error indicates that the system is trying to select a parent member that is not allowed, which can happen for several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  
  Hierarchy Restrictions: The dimension you are working with may have restrictions on which members can be selected as parents. For example, certain dimensions may only allow specific members to be parents based on the hierarchy defined in the model.
  
  
  Invalid Member Selection: The member you are trying to select as a parent may not be valid for the current context or may not exist in the hierarchy.
  
  
  Dimension Configuration: The configuration of the dimension in the data model may not allow for the selection of parent members due to settings in the dimension properties.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues where the relationships between members are not correctly defined, leading to invalid selections.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Settings: Review the hierarchy settings for the dimension in question. Ensure that the member you are trying to select as a parent is valid and allowed according to the hierarchy rules.
  
  
  Validate Member Existence: Ensure that the member you are trying to select actually exists in the dimension. You can do this by checking the dimension in the data model or hierarchy view.
  
  
  Review Dimension Properties: Check the properties of the dimension in the data model to see if there are any restrictions or settings that prevent the selection of certain members as parents.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all relationships between members are correctly defined and that there are no orphaned members or broken links in the hierarchy.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on the dimension and its hierarchy to understand any limitations or requirements.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, as they may have more insights into specific configurations or known issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  Training and Documentation: Review training materials or documentation related to SAP BW/BPC to better understand dimension management and hierarchy configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.